Senior Foreign Military Sales; FMS Program Manager

Senior Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Program Manager

Hanscom Afb, United States | Posted on 05/11/2026

McBride is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) management and IT consulting firm with significant professional services experience that includes IT transformation, project management, digital transformation, strategic planning, business process improvement, change management, human capital management, disaster recovery, and operations.

• Manage Foreign Military Sales (FMS) acquisition programs in accordance with DoD policy and regulations, including the Security Assistance Manpower Requirements System (SAMRS) and Defense Security Assistance Management System (DSAMS).
• Execute FMS system acquisition in collaboration with relevant Government organizations including SAF/IA, AFSAC, DSCA, AFLCMC/WFNFM, Foreign Disclosure Office (FDO), and the Tri-Service Committee (TSC).
• Manage all aspects of acquisition planning including industry days, market research, source selection planning, acquisition strategy planning, SOO/SOW/PWS development, RFP planning, and contract negotiation preparation.
• Ensure compliance with FMS-specific requirements including coordination with international partners and applicable organizations such as SAF/IA, AFSAC, DSCA, AFLCMC/WFNFM, FDO, and the TSC.
• Prepare and support Program Office meetings and activities including internal government meetings, case meetings, design reviews, Program Assessment Reviews (PARs), Interface Control Working Groups (ICWG), Technical Interchange Meetings, and case reviews.
• Serve as a representative of the program office to international customers, including the partner nation Ministry of Defense (MOD), Office of Defense Cooperation (ODC), and Air Force stakeholders, and respond to programmatic questions related to acquisition, cost, schedule, and performance.
• Assess cost, schedule, and performance against program baselines, recommend solutions to execution issues, and pursue alternative courses of action.
• Plan, research, analyze, and assess system acquisition activities related to the development, production, and deployment of weapon systems and associated equipment.
• Develop and present program status briefings and acquisition updates to senior leadership.
• Draft, review, and coordinate government RFP documentation, including participation in technical evaluation of proposal responses.
• Develop program management briefings for government, industry, and international stakeholders.
• Travel to OCONUS locations including Qatar, as well as CONUS locations such as CENTCOM and OEM manufacturers within the United States.
• Coordinate activities across multidisciplinary teams including engineering, logistics, program management, industry partners, and international customers to ensure program execution aligns with mission requirements.
• Operate independently and support program execution during periods when the Government Program Manager is unavailable or supporting other mission priorities.
• Review and interpret program schedules and acquisition planning documentation to support program execution activities.

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen.

Clearance: Must have and be able to maintain an Active Secret clearance.

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.

Years of

Experience:

10 years of Relevant Experience in the respective professional discipline being performed, 6 of which must be in the DoD.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s or Doctorate Degree in a related field.

• Knowledge of Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program management processes and systems, including SAMRS and DSAMS.
• Knowledge of DoD acquisition lifecycle processes.
• Ability to assess program performance against cost, schedule, and performance baselines.
• Experience developing acquisition documentation, briefings, and program reports.
• Knowledge of Radar and/or Command and Control systems is a plus.
• Knowledge of Middle Eastern business practices, culture, and customs is a plus.

• Ability to effectively communicate with senior leadership and international partners.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for preparing acquisition documentation and briefings.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• Ability to coordinate across multi-disciplinary program teams.

Location: Hanscom Air Force Base, MA.

Travel: Travel required to CONUS and OCONUS locations including Qatar.

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program

McBride is an Equal Opportunity Employer. McBride Consulting does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.